Bad way to die. They showed how many bears are killed by Wildlife Authorities in BC every year. Prince George holds the high number. Bears are losing their territory and their lives to people.
Well, I guess we'll never know. words of reassurance. Not much comfort to the ones who got killed but anyway.....
Best response for all is a shotgun.
Not really, unless you have a high powered rifle, it will still charge you.
He brought an bow and arrow to a gun fight.
Have you done this? A shotgun slug disperses with distance, the bear would have to get close for your assumption to work. A head shot will not slow it down, you'll wound it and it will kill you once upon you.
I don't think hunters typically use shotguns to hunt large game.
You have to shoot a bear through the heart to stop its charge. I've retired from hunting since the 00's, a license for hunting moose has gotten more expensive over time. I used to carry a Marlin .450, if a bear showed up we'd fire into the air and it would run away. The only way it will charge you is exposed flesh with some sort of injury. It doesn't take much, as little as a scratch, bears have a keen sense for the smell of blood. Any women hiking with us would need to double up on their feminine protection.
Where will you be standing so I can get a clean shot?
